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The Ultimate Day Out in Currumbin, Gold Coast

There’s more to this city than nightclubs and theme parks. And, with not a glitter strip in sight, Currumbin’s locals and visitors prefer to take things easy – a culture that’s inherently Gold Coast. Nestled perfectly between the most glorious expanse of golden beaches and a sumptuously serene hinterland backdrop lies the Gold Coast’s humble Currumbin….

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A Train Ride Down Memory Lane

For generations, the Gold Coast’s famed miniature railway has meandered its way through the heritage-listed zoological garden, that is, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Nestled in the heart of the city’s coastal eucalyptus and rainforest are four shiny red, blue and green trains so loved by the local and international community, they’ve made their way onto the Queensland heritage register….

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Why You Should Celebrate Bilbies (Not Bunnies) This Easter

Aussies are always insisting on doing things a little differently – and the same goes for those age-old traditions. Instead of celebrating a certain well-known holiday bunny, an Easter in the land down under shines a light on a rather unsuspecting long-eared and pointy-nosed creature: the Greater Bilby. The bilby is important to Australians for many…

Family enjoying breakfast with a koala at an outdoor cafe.

6 Things To Do On The Gold Coast That Won’t Cost You A Fortune

There’s a lot more to Australia’s golden holiday destination than its endless sunshine and glorious stretches of pristine beaches – and sunkissed Gold Coasters know just how to appreciate the hidden delights of their laid-back locale. With the city’s incredible coastlines and surf breaks, attractions and thrills, food and café culture, nightlife, and lush hinterland…

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Highlights From The New ‘Lost Valley’ Attraction

The covered areas of the Gold Coast’s pristine Currumbin coastline bear hidden secrets of a prehistoric nature. The whole family can now explore the new and unmissable heritage and history within an ancient Lost Valley vista. With so many things to do and see, it’s easy to get lost in a forgotten world; but what’s so unmissable about this…

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Introducing the ‘Lost Valley’ Rainforest Precinct

Looking for things to do on the Gold Coast? National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (NTCWS) is delighted to introduce the public to the Lost Valley rainforest precinct and its exotic new arrivals. The attraction will see visitors set off on an expedition through unmistakeable recreations of prehistoric times, with some of the world’s most unique and distinctive flora…

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Our History, Your Memories

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been conserving native wildlife and nurturing the local indigenous heritage for over 70 years. This regional treasure has also been educating and entertaining families and tourists from all across the globe.  So naturally, the animal attraction is at the heart of Gold Coast history. You’d be hard pressed to find a local who hasn’t experienced the…